NISO Midlands July 26 : Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety course presentation of certs Spring 2026 course NISO Midland branch held their presentation of certificates for the NISO Certificate in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work courses in the Hodson Bay hotel in Athlone...
NISO Safety Safety Representative of the Year Award 2026 in association with the Cpl Institute. The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) in association with The Cpl Institute have launched the Safety Representative of the Year Award for 2026. You* are invited to nominate a safety representative for the Award. Judges are...
HSA publishes its Annual Report for 2025 The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has published its Annual Report 2025, outlining its activities over the past year and highlighting both significant enforcement activity and ongoing workplace safety challenges. Key highlights from the 2025 Annual Report include: 11,974 inspections and...
Latest News From the HSA Fines Imposed on Two Companies Following 2019 Workplace Fatality A fine of €125,000 on a homebuilding company and €65,000 on a scaffolding company was handed down in Wicklow Circuit Court following a fatal work-related incident which occurred on a construction site in...
NISO Golf Classic in Support of Charity National Irish Safety Organisation held a Golf Classic in support of the Lighthouse Charity at the Heritage Golf Resort in Co Laois on 26 June 2026. Nineteen teams participated on the day. Many thanks to the Heritage Golf Resort and also...
On Friday, 5 June 2026, The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a nationwide summer inspection campaign targeting major outdoor events, including concerts and festivals, as activity across the sector increases in the coming weeks. The HSA is engaging with event organisers to assess safety standards...
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) have launched a joint all island inspection campaign focusing on silica dust exposure in the construction sector. The three-month campaign which, which started on 1 June, will see inspectors from both...
With high temperatures across most of the country, employers should ensure appropriate measures are in place to protect workers during periods of hot weather conditions. While Irish legislation does not specify a maximum workplace temperature, employers have duties under health and safety legislation to ensure, so...
HSA Tractor Safety Week Starting Today Tractor Safety Week highlights simple steps that can save lives on farms The Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (FSPAC) of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), is urging farmers across the country to prioritise tractor safety during Tractor Safety Week, which...
Farm Equipment Supplier fined €100,000 Following Workplace Fatality A farm equipment supplier has been fined a total of €100,000 in the Circuit Criminal Court following a fatal work-related incident which occurred in Co Wexford in March 2021. An employee was fatally injured when he was struck by...
Workplace Health and Wellbeing Study – Executive Summary Healthy Ireland has shared the Executive Summary of its Workplace Health and Wellbeing study which was commissioned by the Department of Health and conducted on behalf of the Department by Core Research. The aim of the study was to...
Safety Starts with a Plan: HSA launches new Safe Plan of Action The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), in collaboration with the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC), has announced the launch of the Safe Plan of Action (SPA), a practical, one page planning tool designed...
Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026 Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke has on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 secured Government approval for the Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026. Miscellaneous provisions included in the Bill will enhance the safety regime around...
Workers’ Memorial Day – 28 April 2026 Today, Tuesday 28, April 2026, we mark Workers’ Memorial Day, a national day in which we remember those who have died, been injured or made seriously ill as a result of work. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and...
Workers’ Memorial Day – 28 April 2026 The National Commemoration for Workers’ Memorial Day will take place on Tuesday, 28th April 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. The commemoration is supported by NISO, Health and Safety Authority, IBEC, ICTU and CIF. Workers’ Memorial Day is a...
Success for Cork and Mayo teams at the 51st All Ireland Safety Quiz Final At the All Ireland Safety Quiz Finals held in Cavan, Co Cavan on Saturday, 18 April 2026, ShareRidge Ltd., Co Mayo and BioMarin, Co Cork, were the overall winners in the Previous...
New Regulations to strengthen protection for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with responsibility for Small Business, Retail and Employment, Alan Dillon TD, recently signed two new sets of Regulations into law: the Safety, Health...
HSA Public Consultation: Updating the HSA's Guidance on Technical Land-use Planning Advice (COMAH) The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has opened a public consultation on proposed updates to its Guidance on Technical Land Use Planning (TLUP) Advice for Planning Authorities and Operators of Establishments under the COMAH Regulations. This Guidance...
The Online Safety Quiz Qualifier 2026 is open for entries. This is a free, online and light-hearted way to promote health and safety awareness in your workplace - a bit of friendly competition with minimal disruption to the working day. Winners of the Online Safety Quiz Qualifier...
Volunteer Safety Roles: Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026 Special Olympics Ireland is currently recruiting experienced health and safety professionals to support the delivery of the Summer Games 2026, taking place across Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area in June 2026. Volunteer opportunities are available for qualified...
NISO Supports All-Island Work at Height Campaign “Working at Height, Working Together: Help Us Save Lives” The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is launching an All-Island Work at Height Campaign running from 16 February to 1 March. The joint...
Health and Safety Authority reports sharp rise in work-related fatalities in 2025 The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, Monday, 5 January, published provisional figures showing that 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died...
Exposure to Asbestos Regulations Signed into Law Alan Dillon, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with special responsibility for Small Business, Retail and Employment, has signed into law the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. These...
Season’s Greetings from NISO! All of us in the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) wish to extend our sincere thanks to all NISO members for your continued support throughout 2025. With Christmas and New Year festivities high on everyone’s agenda at this time of the year, it is...
European Communities (Noise Emission By Equipment For Use Outdoors) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, has signed the European Communities (Noise Emission by Equipment for Use Outdoors) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which implement Directive (EU) 2024/2839.These Regulations amend the European Communities (Noise...
European Union (Simple Pressure Vessels) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, has signed into effect the European Union (Simple Pressure Vessels) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, introduced to give full effect to EU Regulation 2019/1020. These Regulations amend the European Union (Simple Pressure Vessels)...
HSA and ESB Networks Launch Joint Campaign on Electrical Safety in the Workplace The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and ESB Networks have announced a new joint safety campaign to raise awareness of the electrical risks associated with working in proximity of the ESB Networks electricity network,...
In the Blink of an Eye – The Rehabilitation Journey The NRH Foundation was lucky enough to partner with the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in the creation of a social media campaign focused on survivors of workplace accidents. This...
NISO welcomes appointment of Mark Cullen as HSA CEO The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has announced the appointment of Mark Cullen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Cullen, who has been serving as Interim CEO since earlier this year, takes up the role following...
European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2025 This week (20–26 October) marks the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2025 - an annual highlight of the EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign. This year’s theme focuses on safe and healthy digital workplaces, reflecting the growing role of digital technologies...
John GRAHAM Construction Ltd. wins All Ireland Supreme Safety Awards 2025 The 34th National Irish Safety Organisation / Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISO/NISG) Annual Safety Awards took place on 10 October 2025 at a special ceremony in Killarney at which the Supreme Safety Award winner for 2025, sponsored...
National Construction Action Plan Launched The Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC), an advisory committee to the Board of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), has published its 2025–2027 Action Plan. The Action Plan has been developed to enhance occupational safety and health standards for those working in...